It takes so much time trying different cameras and different viewers and all the different combinations of settings. I will pass on more details when I get my hands on my system. Hopefully we will find the right combination!

"IP Cam Viewer Free" Android app. It has a left-right mirror function so I can point the cam out the back window and it will be like a rear view mirror in the truck. This app is compatible with a long list of cameras by many makers.

Viewer app is loaded on my hacked Pandigital Supernova reader. Hacking it gives access to the Android market, Amazon App Store, and a bunch of other stuff.

This test was done in the house on my home network. I'm going to put a spare router I have in the trailer in an attempt to bridge the gap between the back of the trailer and the truck cab. I'll also make a temporary magnetic or suction mount to put on the back of the truck when hitching.

The best part? Total dollars expended: $0.00. I had all this stuff just laying around.

Al

Here's a screen shot with mirror function on.

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"You cannot reason someone out of a position they have not been reasoned into"

I have been playing with using IPads and\or IPhones for a rearview camera.

This is the software I bought from the App Store. it cost $0.99.

I installed a holder in my back window of the trailer using one of the mag. holders. With the curtains pulled closed behind it no one would know what it is.

I am using an extra wireless router to create the network.

Here is my wife's IPad setting in my TV.

The only problem I had was a requirement to Accept the connection. I emailed the developer of the software and asked him to allow the acceptance as an option only. He said he would make that change. He also wanted to know what other features would make the program better.

I think having a camera that is portable and can be used for many more reasons is the way to go. Plus we already own the hardware.

I also can use my IPhone as the viewer or camera. As long as the software is on the device you can select which device to use as the viewer or camera. You can disconnect one and switch to another. iPhone would be used as the camera if I am hitching.

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